Collision with tree during final, Alexander Schleicher ASK 21, PH-1378, Venlo glider airfield
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The pilot was unable to locate a thermal. The flight data shows that during this flight, on the downwind leg adjacent to the landing field, the glider flew slightly higher than during the previous three flights on that day. On final, the nose of the glider hit a tree. The ASK 21 bounced and made a second hard landing, before coming to a standstill. The pilot was unharmed. The ASK 21 suffered damage to the nose, fuselage and canopy.
More information can be found in our Quarterly Aviation Report Q2 2022.
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